X-ray, foot
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 73630 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 73630
- Insurance Median: $233
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $233 | 262% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $233 | 262% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $233 | 262% |
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $233 | 262% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the X-ray, foot procedure (CPT 73630) at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS, the facility's negotiated rate of $233.00 aligns exactly with the lowest and highest amounts paid by all four commercial payers listed, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare. This consistency suggests a uniform contract structure across the region, though it is important to note that this negotiated amount is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $88.91, which serves as the federal baseline for the true cost of care. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, patients should be aware that commercial rates often include administrative overhead and do not reflect the base cost of the service.
Although the data does not provide a specific cash price or state/county average for comparison, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying cash directly could result in lower out-of-pocket costs if the facility offers a self-pay or prompt-pay discount. Since the negotiated rate of $233.00 is the ceiling for insurance payments, verifying if a "self-pay" classification is available before scheduling can help avoid unnecessary charges. Additionally, because over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients are encouraged to request a full itemized bill to ensure no services were double-billed or unbundled, rather than accepting a summary invoice as the final amount owed.